Solutions - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4F in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "blurt", "entreat", "snivel", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
to blurt [verb]

to say something impulsively; often without careful thinking or consideration

Ex: I blurted my thoughts without realizing it might offend him .
to chant [verb]

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to chant multiplication tables to reinforce learning .

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

Ex: I entreat you to consider my proposal seriously .
to hiss [verb]

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth

Ex: The tire began to hiss as air slowly leaked out .
to mouth [verb]

to form words and articulate sounds with the lips and tongue in order to communicate verbally

Ex: The actor practiced mouthing her lines with precision .
to nag [verb]

to annoy others constantly with endless complaints

Ex: He nags his colleagues constantly about their work performance .

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

Ex: She retorted angrily when accused of lying , " How dare you suggest such a thing ! "
to scold [verb]

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

Ex: If the behavior continues , the coach will scold the players during the upcoming practice .
to snap [verb]

to suddenly speak in an angry and harsh tone

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to express dissatisfaction or discomfort in a whiny, tearful, or self-pitying manner

Ex: Instead of fixing the issue , she just sniveled about it all day .

to make a long high cry such as a pig

Ex: The piglet squealed loudly when it was separated from its mother .
to whine [verb]

to complain about something while making crying noises

Ex: Every time it rains , he whines about how his plans are ruined .
to yell [verb]

to shout very loudly

Ex: The children playing in the park would yell happily as they enjoyed the playground .